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PVA Mgr

Animal Health
Technical Specialist
Commercial
Surrey
£70-78K

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly strategic and clinically credible leader to drive sales and market share growth across the UK and Ireland. As the PVA Manager, you will be the bridge between clinical veterinary expertise and commercial success. Reporting directly to the General Manager of the
West Europe Hub, you will translate the European PVA strategy into actionable local objectives, positioning our portfolios as the most recommended brand by veterinary professionals. This is a senior leadership role that requires both deep technical veterinary knowledge and the business acumen to navigate a competitive commercial landscape.

Company Information

Zenopa are working with a leading Pet Nutrition business, with a science-led portfolio developed by vets.

Role Requirements

Strategic Direction: Localise and tailor the European PVA strategy to ensure 100% relevance for the UK & IE market. Define SMART objectives and track KPIs to ensure commercial alignment.

Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a team of 7 (2x Professional Consulting Veterinarians, 1x Nurse Specialist, 3x Customer Service specialists).

Stakeholder Management: Foster influence across the veterinary profession, including corporate headquarters, academic institutions, and professional associations.

Technical Excellence: Oversee the scientific accuracy of all marketing and technical materials, manage the national veterinary helpline, and lead the congress/seminar strategy.

Commercial Collaboration: Partner closely with Marketing and Customer Development teams to champion PVA matters and pivot priorities based on business trends.

Person Specifications

DVM or MRCVS Qualified with experience in clinical practice.

Happy to commute to the office 4x per week, or up to 60% travel across the UK.

Demonstrated experience within the pet food sector or a fast-moving commercial business environment, including practical experience in
business or practice management.

Package

Bonus, Life Insurance, Car allowance.

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    Locations

    Aldershot
    Basingstoke
    Bracknell
    Camberley
    Chertsey
    Chessington
    Crawley
    Egham
    Epsom
    Gatwick
    Guildford
    Haywards Heath
    Horsham
    Kingston-upon-Thames
    Leatherhead
    Maidenhead
    Marlow
    Newbury
    Reading
    Redhill
    Richmond upon Thames
    Slough
    Staines
    Twickenham
    Windsor
    Woking
    Wokingham
    Date Updated
    03 Aug 2026
    Job reference
    75906
    Categories
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    Katie g 2025
    Katie Ginger
    Expertise: Animal Health, Consumer Healthcare, Pharmaceutical
    Kanishka
    Kanishka Gulati
    Expertise: Animal Health, Consumer Healthcare, Marketing, Pharmaceutical
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    Why Zenopa?

    We aim to operate and maintain the following set of core values

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    We liaise on your behalf

    Required equipment, e.g. cars, laptops, mobiles, we negotiate with the employer source and manage these on your behalf.

    02

    Solid Industry Relationships

    Our recruitment teams have built relationships with some of the UK’s most prestigious pharmaceutical companies

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    High Success Rate

    Our structured recruitment approach allows us to deliver consistently successful outcomes for both clients and candidates, supporting long-term placements and repeat partnerships.

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    Systems that work for you

    As an ISO 9000 organisation we have fully defined systems that are regularly audited. You can be assured we consistently following processes that deliver for all.

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